Senior Engineer, Database Service (MSSQL)

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer for Database Services in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on administering and managing MSSQL databases, ensuring performance, security, and availability. Responsibilities include incident resolution, monitoring, patching, and backup procedures. Candidates should have 4-5 years of relevant experience in database management, particularly with MSSQL and cluster architectures. Immediate adaptable support and exceptional troubleshooting skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of hands-on experience managing and administering MSSQL databases.
• Extensive experience in managing Database platforms including Cluster architecture.
• Knowledge in MSSQL and another database language is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage database changes through the change request process.
• Monitor and measure the performance and availability of databases proactively.
• Perform regular security patching for the databases.

Skills

Database administration

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Cluster architecture

Tools

MSSQL

Oracle

Job description

Be a part of something BIG!

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-driven SeniorEngineer, Database Service (MSSQL) to join our technology team. The candidate is responsible for the day-to-day operational aspects of database administration to meet the business needs and service level for MSSQL. He/ She will be providing 1st and 2nd level operational database support and respond promptly to incidents, besides investigating & providing temporary &/or permanent resolution of incidents escalated.

Make an Impact by:

• Manage database changes through change request process & provide status reports to the relevant parties.
• Monitor & measure the performance & availability of databases proactively; implement corrective actions identified to improve.
• Perform regular security patching for the DBs including Cluster db.
• Handle service continuity measures, i.e., backup/restore procedures & disaster recovery plan, to ensure continuous operation of the business.
• Create, Change, delete users accounts as per request and manage DB access.
• Maintain always on and ensure DR in synch all times besides monitoring and maintaining database backups.
• Prompt 24x7 support whenever required.

Skills for Success:

• Minimum 4–5 years of hands‑on experience managing and administering MSSQL databases in both standalone and clustered environments.
• Extensive experience in managing common Database platform like Oracle, MSSQL including Cluster architecture.
• Experience in performing database Patching, backup & recovery as well as excellent troubleshooting and performance tuning skill is a must.(Including cluster architecture)
• Implement Database hardening as per CIS Benchmarks.
• Implement and manage Audit, Backup & Monitoring of DBs.
• Accommodative for Shift/ Roster call outs.
• Knowledge in MSSQL and another database language is a mandatory requirement for this position

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